Ring in 2014 a the best free NYE event in the Bay Area. Head on down to the Ferry Building or Justin Herman Plaza and get ready for the show at 11:59 p.m.

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Ring in 2014 a the best free NYE event in the Bay Area. Head on down to the Ferry Building or Justin Herman Plaza and get ready for the show at 11:59 p.m.

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The Business Comedy NYE:

There are plenty of great comedy shows Tuesday, including “Daily Show” favorite John Oliver at Cobb’s or Not Your Normal New Year’s Eve at Marines' Memorial Theatre. But if you’re looking for something less expensive, the Dark Room is hosting Caitlin Gill, Nato Green (shown), Sean Keene, Bucky Sinister and Chris Thayer at The Business’ first NYE show at the Dark Room. 7:30 and 10 p.m.; tickets: $15-$20. (If you're in Oakland, head over to the Layover, at 1517 Franklin, and see Natasha Muse, Kaseem Bentley, Kate Willett and Mike Spiegelman. Tickets: $5-$15. More info at oaklandlayover.com/calendar.)

: Feeling artistic? Oakland’s Blackball Universe is inviting you to make your mark on its gallery walls. They’ll provide the pens, the music and the alcohol; you provide the art. Starts at 7 p.m.; entrance fee is donation-based. More info here..
(Also in Oakland, Hubba Hubba hosts its annual NYE burlesque bash at Uptown Nightclub. Tickets: $12-$15.)